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Internet
Norton Internet Security runs quietly in the background to block today’s
complex threats and protect your identity when you shop, bank, or browse
online.
Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates
spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers.
Definitions
What is a virus?
Malicious software, typically called ‘viruses’, are programs designed to
infect and damage computers. Most viruses are transmitted over the
Internet, emails or malicious Web sites. A typical virus will replicate and
pass itself undetected to multiple computers. Other forms of nuisance,
such as Trojan horses, worms or spam can infect your computer in various
ways, using up resources or clogging up a network.
Note:
Gateway guarantees that your computer was 100% virus free
at the time of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses.
What is spyware?
Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded onto
your computer while connected to the Internet, often without you knowing
it. Once it has infected your computer, it can snoop on your browsing
activity, collect personal information, cause pop-up ads to appear, or even
change the configuration of your computer. Spyware consumes resources
on your computer; it can slow down your Internet connection or entire
computer system, and even cause crashes.
